Since January 2024, JBFC Kids at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, N.Y., has been showing sensory-friendly screenings, usually on the first Sunday of every month.

The lights are turned up, the sound is turned down and there are no trailers or advertisements before the movie starts. The audience is encouraged to move around, talk, or make noise as needed. It’s an accepting and accommodating environment where everyone can feel comfortable and enjoy the moviegoing experience.